ENTERTAINMENTS

Taranaki Daily News, 4 January 1929, Page 11

ENTERTAINMENTS

EVERYBODY’S. “LADIES OF THE MOB.” “Ladies of the Alob,” starring Clara Bow, -which had its first screening in New Plymouth at Everybody’s Theatre last night, will again be screened tonight and finally to-morrow night. The dynamic red head plays the part of a <drl of the underworld, a follower of “the mob,” as a gang is called in. the parlance of the under crust. Alias Bow’s part is pure drama, and she is declared to rise to new heights as the screen’s most popular actress. Richard Arlen, who scored such a triumph in “Wings/’ has the supporting lead opposite the star, and the direction was in the hands of William Wellman, the youthful director who made the epic “Wings.” Bank robberies, gang fights, escapes through the night and dramatic climaxes between the little star and her gangster lover abound in “Ladies of the Alob.” Also ‘showing on this progra,mine is a Master picture, “Beware of Afarried Alen,” featuring Irene Rich, Clyde Cook, Audrey Ferris anil .Stuart Holmes. It details the exciting, titillating adventures 'of two young women and their more or less desirable boy friends. Aliss Rich gives one of her best characterisations as the eldsister who determines to guide the uncertain footsteps of her flapper sister. The supports include gazette and Everybody’s orchestra. Plans are at Collier’s. A THE, PEOPLE’S. CHILDREN SIXPENCE TO-NIGHT. Ken Alaynard’s most thrilling picture, “The Upland Rider,” will be finally presented at The People’s to-night. The supporting items include a two veil comedy, scenic and news reel. Screening at a matinee to-morrow at 2 p.m. and also to-morrow and Monday night is the Fox Film, “The News Parade,” starring Nick Stuart and Sally Phipps. It tells the story of the men who risk their lives that the public may see important world events as soon as _ they happen. But “The News Parade” is no mere glorification of the news-reel cameraman. It is a complete feature picture, with a. lovely heroine, a love story, a villain and everything. Newsreel Nick has been assigned to get the picture of Brandon Hurst, playing an eccentric old millionaire who hates cameras and'cameramen. In pursuing the old moneybags about the world, Nick falls in love with his daughter. To win her, he has to foil a couple of villains, impersonated by Earle Foxe and Cyril Ring. Of course he does, but not until after several thrilling adventures and a battle or two. OPERA HOUSE. “THE SHOWDOWN,” A PARAMOUNT SPECIAL. Screening at the New Plymouth Opera House to-night is a Paramount special, “The Showdown,” starring George Bancroft. “The Showdcftvn” is the story of a man whose footsteps have been dogged by spies from wealthy oil companies and who has seen success snatched from his grasp time after time by- these scheming interests. When, at length, he has outwitted’ them and is about to reap the reward of his toil, there comes a test of courage and honor such as have never confronted him before. His method of answering this test makes one of the most dramatic stories which has ever been filmed. Heading the cast supporting ,Bancroft are Evelyn Brent, Neil Hamilton, Fred Kohler, Arnold Kent and Leslie Fenton. The picture was directed .by Victor Schertzihger. The supports include a two-rcel comedy, “Hot Doggie,” an overseas news, educational and the Opera House orchestra. Plans are at Collier’s.